Ben Sira 40:22

22 Thine eye desireth favor and beauty, but more than both corn while it is green.

Ben Sira 40:22 In-Context

20 Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.

21 The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.

22 Thine eye desireth favor and beauty, but more than both corn while it is green.

23 A friend and companion never meet amiss, but above both is a wife with her husband.

24 Brethren and help are against time of trouble, but alms shall deliver more than them both.